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11. • GeneralCity of Kaufman (Kaufman County)

Consider and take appropriate action on an engagement letter with YWRD, P.C. to conduct audit services for the City of Kaufman for the year ended September 30, 2025; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the necessary documents.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2025-10-27
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Consider and take appropriate action on an engagement letter with YWRD, P.C. to conduct audit services for the City of Kaufman for the year ended September 30, 2025; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the necessary documents.”
JJ
YES
MP
Matthew Phillips
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
JN
Jason Nelson
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
AL
Ashlea Longenecker
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
CG
Charles Gillenwater
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
LP
Lisa Parker
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The City of Kaufman must enter into its annual engagement letter with YWRD, P.C. for Fiscal Year 2025 audit services, as part of a three-year contract. YWRD will conduct an audit of the City’s financial component unit, each major fund, the aggregate remaining fund information, and related disclosures comprising the City’s basic financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.